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While I haven't played the game in some time, I know that there are still some general tips that will apply for all SL's.

Other posters have told you that no matter what, you're in charge. This is true, but leading means more than giving orders. The game is about fun, make sure that you understand that. If you give your guys a boring order, they are going to do it in a half assed way.

Communicate. This is key. Talk about everything, what's going on ingame, what's going on with the other squads, what's going on in your personal life. Really, do it. It allows they guys your playing with to have a sense of pride while playing with you. When they see you on a server they won't think "OMG its that ****** that tells us to shut up", but instead "Oh, It's Eddiereyes909, I heard he's cool". Talk about the ball game, talk about your car. Don't talk about politics or how the french player on your team is uncool because he's french.

Communication also leads us to a question about language. English is the key language for me, and while I know spanish and a bit of both french and italian, I have learned that there are a lot of players that don't speak my native tongue but still want to play. So, I let them in. I try to type replies to them so they can better understand. Language shouldn't be a barrier to good teamwork. 9 times out of 10 the player that can't speak perfect english does better because he isn't fixated on talking to you about his day, so he shoots back faster.

Back to communication, explain your orders. Tell them the big picture. "We're moving here, do to this, once we do this, we're going here, and if that doesn't work we're falling back here, everyone clear"? Even your micromanaging orders "Scott, move here to cover this area" sounds much better than "Scot, frickin move here!". As a squad member, the worst thing about Squad Leaders is their lack of proper communication, and their perception that if there is a god, than they are their first borns.

Try not to "assign" kits. Let the guys have fun, but be sure you say "ok, who wants to be medic?" "Now, does anyone do well with a grenadier?", "Good, how about someone with some type of anti tank". This works wonders. The guys then take a sense of pride in doing their jobs. If you have have a kiddie that needs to get a sniper kit or a marksmen kit, let him get it and leave the squad. No loss there. If someone however asks you "Can I be sniper for you?", say "Sure, but the second you die you're grabbing a G3".

Others have said that your goal as an SL is making sure that KDR stays high, while this is true you have to be careful on how you say it. Don't kick bad players, and don't be a **** about having a squad with a low KDR. Instead, focus on why the low KDR exists and re-evaluate your plan.

Since your a new SL (this applies to veterans too) you probably don't know what's going on all the time, and your focused on doing your job. This can lead to some small anxiety when you realize that you don't know what to do. The only solutions for this is to resign as Squad Leader, OR, you can simply ask "So, my idea isn't working, what should we do guys?".

At the end of the day, keeping your squad alive should be your second priority. Your first should be having fun.

[R-MOD]Eddiereyes909 wrote:While I haven't played the game in some time, I know that there are still some general tips that will apply for all SL's.

Other posters have told you that no matter what, you're in charge. This is true, but leading means more than giving orders. The game is about fun, make sure that you understand that. If you give your guys a boring order, they are going to do it in a half assed way.

Communicate. This is key. Talk about everything, what's going on ingame, what's going on with the other squads, what's going on in your personal life. Really, do it. It allows they guys your playing with to have a sense of pride while playing with you. When they see you on a server they won't think "OMG its that ****** that tells us to shut up", but instead "Oh, It's Eddiereyes909, I heard he's cool". Talk about the ball game, talk about your car. Don't talk about politics or how the french player on your team is uncool because he's french.

Communication also leads us to a question about language. English is the key language for me, and while I know spanish and a bit of both french and italian, I have learned that there are a lot of players that don't speak my native tongue but still want to play. So, I let them in. I try to type replies to them so they can better understand. Language shouldn't be a barrier to good teamwork. 9 times out of 10 the player that can't speak perfect english does better because he isn't fixated on talking to you about his day, so he shoots back faster.

Back to communication, explain your orders. Tell them the big picture. "We're moving here, do to this, once we do this, we're going here, and if that doesn't work we're falling back here, everyone clear"? Even your micromanaging orders "Scott, move here to cover this area" sounds much better than "Scot, frickin move here!". As a squad member, the worst thing about Squad Leaders is their lack of proper communication, and their perception that if there is a god, than they are their first borns.

Try not to "assign" kits. Let the guys have fun, but be sure you say "ok, who wants to be medic?" "Now, does anyone do well with a grenadier?", "Good, how about someone with some type of anti tank". This works wonders. The guys then take a sense of pride in doing their jobs. If you have have a kiddie that needs to get a sniper kit or a marksmen kit, let him get it and leave the squad. No loss there. If someone however asks you "Can I be sniper for you?", say "Sure, but the second you die you're grabbing a G3".

Others have said that your goal as an SL is making sure that KDR stays high, while this is true you have to be careful on how you say it. Don't kick bad players, and don't be a **** about having a squad with a low KDR. Instead, focus on why the low KDR exists and re-evaluate your plan.

Since your a new SL (this applies to veterans too) you probably don't know what's going on all the time, and your focused on doing your job. This can lead to some small anxiety when you realize that you don't know what to do. The only solutions for this is to resign as Squad Leader, OR, you can simply ask "So, my idea isn't working, what should we do guys?".

At the end of the day, keeping your squad alive should be your second priority. Your first should be having fun.

Dude you were like the worst squadleader ever. Absolutely horrible, you ran into one of the two trees on Kashaan, twice.

JK, couldn't resist poking fun.